And, what are questions that would be helpful in assessing a ...

[Diane]

And, what are questions that would be helpful in assessing a candidate for a cook's position?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

As you continue the interview described in the previous question, what are questions you may not legally ask?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Brummell1998]

Answer to Question 1

What were your favorite parts of your previous job?
Did you use standardized recipes in your previous position?
Do you have any dishes or menu items that you consider to be your personal favorites to cook?
What would you substitute for sour cream in a recipe if it were not available? for fresh onions? for brown sugar?

Answer to Question 2

Any questions that would allow an employer to discriminate based on age, race, religion, sex, marital status, or national origin are illegal in most states.

[Diane]

Excellent

[amcvicar]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it